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Alerts and Events: Australia
These postings are provided to help publicize and provide examples of the efforts of affiliated groups and individuals related to industrial wind energy development. Most of the notices posted here are not the product of nor are they necessarily endorsed by National Wind Watch.
Wind Farms Can Generate Angst
South Australians don’t want to live too close to industrial scale wind generators. We have more wind generation than any other State – in fact, we have one of the highest proportions in the world of wind power generation. More than half of Australia’s installed wind power is in South Australia. Wind-powered generation is seen as totally eco-friendly and green. However, concern is building over its cost, health effects and aesthetics. Community opposition to industrial scale wind generators is increasing. . . .
Announcements, Australia, Campaigns, Impacts, Meetings, Press releases •
Source: Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges Landscape Guardians and Stop Keyneton Wind Farm
Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges Landscape Guardians and Stop Keyneton Wind Farm
There is a new organisation of concerned residents and landowners from the Keyneton, Eden Valley and Cambrai districts of South Australia. This group has been formed in response to a 57 turbine wind “farm” planned for the area. We have formed The Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges Landscape Guardians whose primary task is to ensure that all those that will be affected by the Keyneton and Eden Valley wind “farm” will have the full picture of the personal and environmental consequences. . . .
Wind Farms and Human Health Scientific Forum – 7 June 2011
On Tuesday 7 June [Monday, June 6, 6:45 p.m. EDT] 2011 the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is conducting a scientific forum on the possible health effects of wind turbines.The forum will provide an opportunity for NHMRC to hear the latest international scientific evidence and to engage with stakeholders over the range of issues for which there is public concern. The morning session will be streamed live via the NHMRC website from 8.45 a.m. until midday [EDT 6:45to . . .
Action alerts, Australia, Comments, Economics, Health, Impacts, Law, Noise, Property values •
Source: Australia Senate
The Social and Economic Impact of Rural Wind Farms
On 27 October 2010 the Senate referred the following matter to the Senate Community Affairs Committee for inquiry and report. The Leader of the Family First Party (Senator Fielding), pursuant to notice of motion not objected to as a formal motion, moved business of the Senate notice of motion no. 1 – That the following matter be referred to the Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 30 April 2011: The social and economic impacts of rural wind farms, . . .
You have the power. Save energy.
The following energy-saving suggestions come from the state government of Victoria, Australia. 1. Install or top up insulation in ceiling. 2. Switch off the second fridge. 3. Take shorter showers – keep them under 5 minutes instead of the 8-minute average. 4. Switch appliances off at the power point wherever possible. 5. Set thermostat to 64-68°F in winter and above 78°F in summer. 6. Wash clothes in cold water. 7. Close off areas that don’t need heating in winter. 8. Replace . . .
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY
21 November 2006 Wilderness Society National Office GPO Box 716 HOBART Tas 7001 AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY In the latest edition of Wilderness News (No 170) Imogen Zethoven writes on Page 14 that she ‘prefers travelling through northern Germany’ compared with France: ‘there the countryside is dotted with elegant windfarms. It was exhilarating to see a picture of the future before my eyes …’ I do not take issue with Imogen Zethoven’s comments relating to nuclear energy. My . . .
